How to Add Fingerprint on Pixel 5

Last Updated on March 7, 2021 by Bestusefultips

Do you want to set up a fingerprint password on Google Pixel 5? Here’s how to add fingerprints reader (Pixel Imprint) in Pixel 5. You can quickly unlock your Pixel using the back of your phone fingerprint scanner. Only one biometric security is available in your Pixel 5. Also, use other lock screen security like Pattern lock, PIN, Password, etc. You can rename or delete fingerprints anytime in your Pixels.

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How to Add/SetUp Fingerprint (Pixel Imprint) on Google Pixel 5

Step 1: Pull down the notification tray twice from the top and touch the Settings icon.

Step 2: Scroll down and touch Security.

Pixel Imprint in Google Pixel 5

Step 3: Touch on Pixel imprint under the device security section.

Step 4: Select a backup screen lock (We select Pixel imprint + Pattern).

Step 5: Draw a pattern lock and touch the Next button at the bottom right.

Step 6: Draw the pattern again and touch the Confirm at the bottom right.

Now, select the lock screen notifications display settings and touch on Done.

How to Add Fingerprint on Pixel 5

Step 7: Put your finger on the back of the fingerprint sensor and lift it when you filling a vibration. Wait until see the fingerprint added message and tap on Add another or Done.

How to Add Multiple Fingerprint on Google Pixel 5

How to Add Multiple Fingerprint on Google Pixel 5

Settings > Security > Pixel imprint > Add fingerprint > Put your finger in the fingerprint sensor until complete process > Done

How to Change Fingerprint Name on Pixel 5

Change Fingerprint Name on Pixel 5

Settings > Security > Pixel imprint > Tap the Fingerprint name you want change > Enter the name > OK

How to Delete Fingerprint on Pixel 5

Delete Fingerprint on Pixel 5

Settings > Security > Pixel imprint > Trash icon in front of fingerprint reader > Delete

How to Enable Swipe Fingerprint for Notification on Pixel 5

Enable Swipe Fingerprint for Notification on Pixel 5

Settings > System > Gestures > Swipe fingerprint for notifications > Toggle on Swipe fingerprint for notifications

How to Temporary Disable Fingerprint Scanner in Google Pixel 5

Make sure to turn on lock down mode in Pixel 5 to disable fingerprint security.

Enable lockdown mode to temporary disable fingerprint Pixel 5

Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen > Toggle on Show lockdown option

Step 1: Long press the power button in your Pixel 5.

How to Temporary Disable Fingerprint Scanner in Google Pixel 5

Step 2: Tap Lockdown.

Step 3: Now, you can’t unlock your Pixel 5 using Fingerprint security.

To use fingerprint again, just unlock your phone once using Pattern or PIN or Password lock.

Step 4: Now, lock your Pixel 5 and unlock it using a Fingerprint password.

And that’s all. If you have any kind of trouble to implement the above steps, tell us in the below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest Pixel 5 tips and tricks.

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